Blagdon Clear Pond Water Treatment, Clears Dirty Green or Brown Cloudy Water Quickly, Natural, Wildlife Safe, Harmless to Fish and Filter Bacteria, 1L, Treats 20,000 Litres of Water

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Making sure your fish are happy, and your pond water healthy is always important - but have you ever found that, no matter how hard you try, your pond treatments don't seem to make any difference to that green tinge to your water? You can find technical explanations on the internet for why barley straw naturally clears pond water. Removes green water from ponds and water features without exterior filter systems to give clear pond water. Pond Clear Plus is a slower process than the Hydra Crystal. Complete clearing may take several days.

Mainly I was worried that I’d have to use expensive chemicals for clearing my pond water. Plus, those chemicals might kill my fish and plants… or, even worse, it could cause me to have to start over from scratch with my pond. Note: You should regularly test your water quality before, during, and after any treatment to ensure water condition remains within safe parameters. Testing water quality can also help you identify any underlying issues which may be causing the reduction in clarity. 1) Activated Carbon & Zeolite Treatments Step 1: Manually remove algae from fish pond: To speed up your garden pond algae control efforts, start by manually removing as much of the algae from your pond as you can.Now I put a new barley straw bundle in both of my little garden fish ponds in the spring as part of my regular small pond maintenance schedule. However, cleaning out a pond can seriously disrupt itsnatural ecosystem, which can take several years to recover. It canalso be physically demanding and messy work, especially with a large pond. And you need a lot of collected rainwater to refill the pond afterwards. For tips on maintaininga healthy pond ecosystem,see our guide to wildlife ponds.

Flocculants are liquid treatments that are poured into the pond to clear the water. They actually work by clumping particles of debris together, forming larger particles which then either fall to the bottom of still ponds, or are removed by filtration. They clear water best in conjunction with mechanical filtration, and they actually make the pond water clarity look worse for a few hours before it gets better. But a dose of flocculant every now and then can really polish garden pond water and help to make it look gin-clear. Shade the pond Keep in mind that controlling algae in ponds using barley straw will take a little longer than it would with chemicals. Last summer my little garden pond was overcome with a mossy, weedy growth. The pond water looked green, cloudy and disgusting. Envii Pond Klear Xtra works well in both filteredand unfiltered ponds. Although the clearing process may take slightly longer in unfiltered ponds due to the bacteria having to do all the work. Typically results are seen within the first couple of weeks with a further three to four weeks required to completely clear the pond. Once the straw starts to decompose, the bundle will sink so it’s no longer visible on top of the water.

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It’s best to put your barley straw bundle in the pond near a fountain or waterfall where the water will flow through it. Barley is a widely used cereal grain found in many commercial food products across the world, as well as being a major component of many popular beer beverages. Surprisingly, barley straw has also been used for centuries as a natural algae deterrent in fresh bodies of water, including wells, lakes, and ponds. Barley by itself cannot stop algae from growing, but can produce potent substances during decomposition which work as natural algaecides. After placing barley in your pond it will slowly become waterlogged and sink to the bottom with the rest of your bottom sludge. As it slowly decomposes it will begin to release humic acid into the surrounding water; a natural product of the decomposition of certain organic material. As the humic acid enters the pond it reacts with both oxygen and sunlight, forming a super-oxide radical which leads to hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a powerful algae killer, and is produced in a low enough volume from barley straw to be safe for the ecosystem, but still remain a highly effective algae deterrent. Why use it?

Thin out excessive growth of underwater oxygenating plants – four to five bunches (each containing three to four stems) should be sufficient for each square metre/yard of pond surface Recommended for:Removing tannin (organic color), sediment, and free-swimming debris that can cause muddy or brown water. What is it? Fine filter media, such as filter wool, can help remove smaller particles contributing to muddy water. Needless to say I was thrilled when I discovered that there is a home remedy for pond algae control. Keeping pond water clear and algae-free isn’t that difficult when you know how. Once you have it cleared out, it will be much easier to maintain it too – and you’ll love your garden pond again! Recommended Reading A pond skimmer can also be used as type of mechanical prefilter, again trapping waste before its broken down. Add some carbonSince doing this, I’ve been able to avoid algae growth in my ponds, and keep the water clear. One small barley straw bundle lasts all summer. Home / Gardening Techniques / Home Remedies For Pond Algae Plus How To Keep Your Pond Water Clear Home Remedies For Pond Algae Plus How To Keep Your Pond Water Clear If you're new to this hobby, you may wonder about the best way to buy your fish. While visiting a local fish store is a popular choice, there's another option... You can buy barley straw for algae control in ponds at your local garden center, or on the internet. You can also buy it in liquid form, or you can get the pellets. Still not sure which UVC you need for algae control? Select a pond filter with UVC built-in. Trap the waste, flush the waste